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Woman killed after being hit by a car on Windsor Spring Road
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - One woman has been killed after being hit by a car on Windsor Spring Road near the intersection of Woodlake Road. The Richmond County Coroner tells FOX54 that she was hit by a car heading south while attempting to cross the road Wednesday night. He...
17-year-old charged after being caught with gun at Hephzibah High
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A gun was found on Hephzibah High School’s campus on Wednesday, according to arrest warrants. The warrants say Dreshawn Lloyd, 17, brought a black pocket pistol onto the school safety zone of Hephzibah High School at 9 a.m. Upon smelling marijuana from Lloyd’s backpack, Assistant...
Be Amazed! Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus comes to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The circus is in town! Starting Friday, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus will present its debut performance in Augusta. It’s a family circus produced by brothers Benjamin and David Spindler. It blends a traditional circus with Oktoberfest. People can expect those traditional circus acts along with a bier hall, serving German food like […]
Augusta school official reacts to new school vouchers law
Richmond County Board of Education members say they will take a “wait and see” approach to the news this week that Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill allowing school vouchers. “This is so new we don’t know how this will be used,” said Board President Charlie Walker. “Time will tell.”
Campbell Vaughn: Latest crop of Vidalia onions are now on sale. Learn why they are so special.
What was the significance of April 17 in Georgia Agriculture? It was the first day set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture that the oh so delicious Vidalia onion could be packaged and sold. Fried onion ring lovers unite. BLTs can be taken to the next level. Hamburgers no longer...
Early voting starts Monday. Here's what Augusta-area residents will be voting on.
It's once again time to hit the polls to decide on some big positions and decisions. Georgia's General Primary and Nonpartisan Elections kick off with early voting April 29, and there are several Augusta-area seats up for re-election. Early voting runs on weekdays through May 17 with Saturday voting scheduled...
Suspect wanted in armed robbery at Circle K on Gordon Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Circle K on Gordon Highway, according to authorities. Officials say the suspect is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday at the Circle K at...
Smoke across Augusta area caused by controlled burn at Fort Eisenhower
Augusta Fire Department officials said those noticing thick smoke across the Augusta area should not be concerned. The smoke was caused by a controlled burn on the southern portion of Fort Eisenhower, according to the installation's Facebook page. Smoke from the burn is forecasted to travel southwest. ...
CSRA advance voting locations in Georgia General Primary election
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Advance voting for Georgia’s May 21, 2024 General Primary election is from April 29 – May 17. The two mandatory Saturdays for advance voting are May 4 and May 11. Below are the advance voting times and locations for each Georgia county in the CSRA. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Richmond– Mon- Fri, 8:30 a.m. – […]
Ceremony launches work on Augusta plant to serve electric vehicle inductry
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Mayor Garnett L. Johnson was on hand Thursday as ground was broken on what will become the largest electric vehicle battery materials site in North America. Syensqo, previously part of longtime local employer Solvay, will make polyvinylidene fluoride, a type of plastic. The product lets electric...
Report sheds light on Richmond County deputy’s arrest in Harlem
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are learning new details on why a Richmond County deputy was arrested in a Harlem domestic-related incident. An incident report from the Harlem Police Department states that on April 15 around 5:30 p.m., officers made contact with the mother of Deputy Terence Driggers’ son.
Hephzibah’s Za’Nyah Mullins named Scholar Athlete of the Week
Za'Nyah is a three-sport athlete for the Rebels playing basketball, flag football, and volleyball where she was named to the All-Region team. In addition, she is also a Battalion Commander in the JROTC and an excellent student with a 3.7 GPA. Those who know Za'Nyah say she is a leader everywhere she goes which is why, for her hard work both in the classroom and in athletics, Za'Nyah has been named WJBF Scholar Athlete of the Week.
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